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Sunday, November 18, 2007

Apparently the in thing for babies these days are leg warmers. So, I thought I would try my hand at knitting a pair. So what do you think? If you like them, directions are below. Drop me a line if you have any questions.

Monica,When I made knit leggings for my little one, I just started with measurements of his legs. I measured how fat his little thigh was, then cast on as many stitches as I needed to achieve that measurement. (I made a swatch first, then did some math.)

Then I figured how how long to make it by continually holding it up to his little legs until I thought it was long enough.

I second the recommendation to use something with some stretch, though. I used sockweight cotton and, in retrospect, not the best choice there,

Congrats on your recent Craft blog mentions. I saw the babylegs sold in a local store and immediately thought, "I could *so* make those." I did mine in a rib for my daughter. The little bit of stretch helps keep them up during gymnastics and general toddler running around.

Just to let you know: I linked to your pattern via my Ravelry project page. Hope that is okay. I gave you full credit and included a link in my project desription. I made a pair with plush yarn but based off your pattern. THANKS!!!

Thanks so much for sharing this pattern-- I love the chic touch of Paris! I made a white pair for my 15 month old based on your pattern... then got to thinking that beginning with sz 6s and then switching to sz 9s and adding an eyelet row for ribbon would be cute, too. So, I did-- all thanks to your creative post! Now I check out your blog weekly, and I really enjoy your posts.

these are absolutely adorable! i am actually in progess of starting them right now. thank you so much for the idea! i know they will be perfect for my two year-old. i posted a link for your site on my blog @ knitwit10.blogspot.com!:)

Thanks for this. I have just made a pair but adapted your instructions slightly. Because my grandchcild is due in 5 weeks, and I didn't want the baby to wriggle and kick these off, I did the ribbing in size 8 needles(U.K. size ) and then changed to size 6 ( U.K. size ) and then did stripey leg warmers with some odds and ends of wool. Really great. Thanks for the inspiration. Veronica